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The purpose of this
UMD Safety Notice is to make you aware of an
incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park
campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince
George's County Police Department.

INCIDENT: Off-Campus
4th Degree Sex Offense - Unlawful Touching

OCCURRED: July 08, 2016/
Approximately 11:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Sidewalk
on the Northbound side of Baltimore Ave., near Fraternity Row, College Park, MD

PGPD CASE #: PP16070900000086

On July 08, 2016, at approximately 11:51 p.m., a female
(no affiliation) called the University of Maryland Police Department to report an
incident. The female was walking on the sidewalk when a group of males walking
on the same sidewalk, were walking towards her. As the group was walking
towards her, one of the males grabbed her chest. The victim was able to get
away from the male and went to a safe location where she called police. Officers
searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The Prince George’s County
Police Department responded and is conducting an investigation.

Individuals with
any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects
are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).

The University of Maryland Police Department provides an
escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If
you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off
campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to
call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members
at all times.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact
the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around
you.

Avoid isolation. After dark, walk with others and use
well-lit paths.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells
you when something is wrong.

The purpose of this
UMD Safety Notice is to make you aware of an
incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park
campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince
George's County Police Department.

INCIDENT: Off-Campus
Burglary

OCCURRED: July 06, 2016/
Approximately 12:00 a.m.

LOCATION: 7500
block of Dickinson Avenue, College Park, MD

PGPD CASE #: PP160706000003

On July 06, 2016, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the
Prince George’s County Police Department and the University of Maryland Police Department
responded to the 7500 block of Dickinson Avenue for an off-campus burglary. A female
UMD student reported to police that she was in a room when she noticed a suspect
in another bedroom. The victim left the room and went upstairs to get help. The
house was checked and the suspect was gone.

The Prince George's
County Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any
information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are
encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).

The University of Maryland Police Department provides an
escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If
you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off
campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to
call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members
at all times.

Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you
leave and when you are in for the night.

If you have a home security system, set it.

Make sure your residence has good exterior lighting.

Never enter your residence if you see that a door or
window has been forced. Go to the nearest safe place and contact the local
police immediately.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact
the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around
you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells
you when something is wrong.

An
off-campus armed robbery has been reported at 7201 Baltimore ave.
The suspect was armed with a screwdriver wearing a navy blue shirt with white lettering and dk blue jeans.Suspect is NOT in custody. Stay alert and stay away from the
area.

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911 Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

Today we were notified of
two bear sightings on our campus, both near the Elkton Hall area. Callers
reported the information to the Natural Resources Police Department on June 12,
2016. We want to share with our campus community what you can do if you see a
bear.

Safety Tips:

Never feed bears.

Don’t panic and don’t
approach it.

Back away slowly.

If you are outside, go to
the closest building and go inside.

Most bears fear people
and will leave when they see you.

If a bear growls, snaps
its jaws, slaps the ground or brush, or bluff charges: you are too close.

The purpose of this
UMD Safety Notice is to make you aware of an
incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park
campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince
George's County Police Department.

INCIDENT: Off-Campus
Robbery

OCCURRED: June 13, 2016/
Approximately 7:15 p.m.

LOCATION: 8300
block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD

PGPD CASE #: PP16061300002088

On June 13, 2016, at approximately 11:08 p.m., UMPD was
notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department of an off-campus
robbery. The male victim (no affiliation) was exiting his vehicle when he was
approached by an individual. The individual demanded the victim’s property. The
suspect took the victim’s property and left the area.

The suspect is described is a black male, between 16
and 18 years of age, between 5’5” and 5’7”, and short hair. Wearing a Chicago
Bulls jersey, green cargo shorts, and had a red bicycle.

The Prince George's
County Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any
information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are
encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).

The University of Maryland Police Department provides an
escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If
you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off
campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to
call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members
at all times.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact
the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around
you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells
you when something is wrong.